Nordic Ware 365 Indoor/Outdoor Texas Searing Griddle

Yes, for the right buyer. The Nordic Ware 365 Indoor/Outdoor Texas Searing Griddle ranks #9 in our Best Griddles list (best stovetop). Its biggest strength: compact nonstick stovetop griddle, no electric required. The main caveat: requires stovetop or grill heat source.

The main trade-offs owners and reviewers point to: requires stovetop or grill heat source; smaller cooking surface than dedicated electric griddles.

Stovetop griddle, Nordic Ware, Nonstick coated and Indoor/outdoor.

Worth comparing: Black+Decker GD2051B Family Griddle, Zojirushi EA-DCC10 Gourmet Sizzler and Oster DuraCeramic Reversible Grill and Griddle. Each ranks near it in our research for a slightly different buyer.

It's sold on Amazon. Prices and stock change often, so check the current listing before you buy, our link takes you straight to it.

375°F to 425°F actual surface temperature for Maillard crust formation. At 375°F: a golden-brown crust forms in 45 to 60 seconds after smashing. At 425°F: crust forms in 30 to 40 seconds, more aggressive searing with slightly more char. Below 350°F: the patty steams rather than sears, producing a grey exterior instead of a brown crust. Check actual surface temperature with a laser thermometer, the control dial setting is not the surface temperature. Most griddles rated 400°F reach 350°F to 380°F actual surface temperature.

An electric griddle works well for home smash burgers with two caveats: it must reach and sustain 375°F+ at the cooking surface, and it must recover temperature quickly when cold patties are added. Adding 2 to 3 cold beef balls drops the surface temperature significantly. The Blackstone electric and Cuisinart Griddler Deluxe maintain temperature adequately for 2 to 4 patties at a time. For more than 4 simultaneous patties: a Blackstone outdoor flat-top gas griddle or a commercial electric griddle handles the load better.